by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Hunter. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Hunter among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #152 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 152 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 10 of 33 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 of 70 |
The following degree levels are offered in music at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Hunter College handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Hunter ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 10 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Hunter report a median salary of $29,028 a year. This is below $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
Find out more about Hunter tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter were Asian. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Hunter granted 15 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Hunter. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 13 |